Can Macroalgae be dipped in Coral Rx for pest

[rob myers]

Or should it be an RODI water

 

[fishface NJ]

You can not dip macro in any coral dip including CoralRX. Just like fish and corals, you should be quarantining the macro. More at risk of problems from getting macro from a reefer, and LFS are not any better. Best place to purchase macro is from @AlgaeBarn. Algae barn isn't a 100% problem free but extremely close to it!

 

[rob myers]

You can not dip macro in any coral dip including CoralRX. Just like fish and corals, you should be quarantining the macro. More at risk of problems from getting macro from a reefer, and LFS are not any better. Best place to purchase macro is from @AlgaeBarn. Algae barn isn't a 100% problem free but extremely close to it!

Thanks I was going to quarantine just like to dip everything I can do you think it could be fresh water dipped

 

[AlgaeBarn Verified Sponsor]

Thanks I was going to quarantine just like to dip everything I can do you think it could be fresh water dipped

We typically recommend NOT to freshwater dip. Can you tell me which macroalgae you are working with here?

 

[CyberGuy]

You mean you cannot dip the cheato in a salt water container with melafix in about 5 minutes to get rid of pests then rinse well with fresh salt water? Why not?

You mean melafix will destroy the cheato?

 

[Big G]

Quarantining macro is pretty easy.

First buy from a reliable source. AlgaeBarn is a good one. I've bought their chaeto and sea lettuce and it has been very clean and pest free.
QT in a 5 gallon bucket with freshly mixed saltwater or first choice is tank water if parasite free, for 16 days. Change out the water every couple of days. Run a powerhead, heater, and small light.

 

[fishguy242]

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[Reefnman2]

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[rob myers]

Here is the photo algae barn . Thanks everyone . Didn’t realize i posted this in the meet and greet

 

[LiveWire]

Welcome to the REEF!!

 

[ajtomase]

We typically recommend NOT to freshwater dip. Can you tell me which macroalgae you are working with here?

Can you help me understand why chaeto can't be dipped in freshwater, or any chemical? Besides quarantining, how can pests be removed from chaeto without dipping?

 

[ajtomase]

Quarantining macro is pretty easy.

First buy from a reliable source. AlgaeBarn is a good one. I've bought their chaeto and sea lettuce and it has been very clean and pest free.
QT in a 5 gallon bucket with freshly mixed saltwater or first choice is tank water if parasite free, for 16 days. Change out the water every couple of days. Run a powerhead, heater, and small light.

What can you do if the chaeto is not pest free, then can you dip it and if so what products?

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[AlgaeBarn Verified Sponsor]

Can you help me understand why chaeto can't be dipped in freshwater, or any chemical? Besides quarantining, how can pests be removed from chaeto without dipping?

RO water can sometimes be more harmful than good when dipping macroalgae. Although there are several people that do it without any issues :) Your best best would be to QT in a tank by itself for 4-8 weeks and monitor it. Some hobbyist will comb through it before the QT and remove things they physically see to speed up the process.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Salty Rambler]

Some good advice above.

 

[JL15219]

Well even though you didnt mean to post in the meet and greet....Hello and Welcome!! :)

 

[BaysEndReef]

Welcome to R2R!! Always here to help!!